14Aug
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Coronavirus Update: Which Type Of Face Mask Is Most Effective Against COVID-19?

August 14, 2020By

Face masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from travelling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This is called source control.

So, which mask will best protect you and which will protect the community from unknowing carriers of COVID-19?

Face masks are no replacement for physical distancing and good hand hygiene. You should limit your travel and, where possible, avoid any large gatherings.

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31Jul
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Coronavirus Update: PM Scott Morrison Speaks To Victorian Premier Over The Second Wave

July 31, 2020By

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews to discuss necessary support during the state’s second wave of COVID-19.

Scott Morrison says the response to the second wave of Covid-19 infections cannot be shutting the country down to try to eliminate the virus, and he’s moved to reassure people his government will not be withdrawing income support “for those in need”.

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08Jun
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Masks are Now Mandatory on Public Transport in England

June 8, 2020By

England’s Government now requires everyone to wear masks on buses, trains, tubes, and other means of transportation. The rule is effective from 15th June until further notice.

There is a relief for non-essential businesses as they will be allowed to reopen.

Government sources are confident that these measures will help lower the spread of the disease. However, there is an exception for children under the age of two who aren’t supposed to be covering their faces.

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